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S2 Episode 13: Lung Cancer 📅 Release Date: May 30, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we tackle a heavy but deeply important topic: Navigating Lung Cancer. We break down the medical jargon, explore cutting-edge treatments, and confront the societal misconceptions that often surround this diagnosis. 🎙️ Hosted by: Amy Sheldon | Gina Hoots | Ke...

S2 Episode 12: Sarcoidosis, Silicosis, and Histoplasmosis 📅 Release Date: May 20, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we explore three distinct conditions—Sarcoidosis, Silicosis, and Histoplasmosis—linked by their "Shared Symptom Profile." Though their origins differ, they all target the lung tissue, leading to inflammation and potential scar...

S2 Episode 11: Living with ILD 📅 Release Date: May 6, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we are diving into a complex and often misunderstood category of lung health: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). While many are familiar with conditions like asthma or bronchitis, ILD represents a different kind of challenge—one that happens deep within th...

S2 Episode 10: Chronic Bronchitis 101 📅 Release Date: April 30, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we’re shifting our focus to a condition that is often dismissed but demands our attention: Chronic Bronchitis. It’s more than just a lingering cold or cough—it’s a persistent inflammatory battle within the airways. We’re breaking down the clini...

🧬 S2 Episode 9: What is Bronchiectasis? 📅 Release Date: April 20, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we move from the genetics of CF to the structural reality of Bronchiectasis. It’s more than a cough—it’s a permanent change in lung architecture. We’re breaking down why airways widen, how mucus pools, and how to reclaim your breath. 🎙️ Host...

🧬 S2 Episode 8: Cystic Fibrosis 101 📅 Release Date: March 23, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. Today, we move from the cellular wars of asthma into the systemic challenge of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). It is a disease that doesn't just sit in the lungs—it rewrites the chemistry of the entire body. If you’ve ever wondered why some mucus is "stickier" than...

🌬️ S2 Episode 7: The Cellular War – Decoding Eosinophilic Asthma 📅 Release Date: March 6, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This season, we are moving through the blueprint of the respiratory system to find where the "structural damage" occurs. Today, we step away from common allergies and into the world of Eosinophilic Asthma (e-asthma)—a severe, adu...

S2 Episode 6: Pulmonary Fibrosis 101 📅 Release Date: March 2, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we are shifting gears from the "floppy" lungs of emphysema to the "stiff" lungs of Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF). While COPD is often about air getting trapped in, PF is about the struggle to get air in at all. We’re exploring how the delicate, sponge-...

🎈 S2 Episode 5: The Basics of Emphysema 📅 Release Date: February 20, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we are diving deep into the mechanics of Emphysema. It’s a condition often grouped under the COPD umbrella, but it has a very specific—and often misunderstood—impact on the architecture of the lungs. We’re breaking down why "floppy" lungs...

🚀 S2 Episode 4: Pulmonary Hypertension 101 – The Heart-Lung Connection 📅 Release Date: February 6, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we are shifting our focus to a condition that sits right at the intersection of the heart and the lungs: Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). It’s often misunderstood, frequently misdiagnosed, and far more than just...

🌬️ S2 Episode 3: COPD – Pathophysiology and Causes 📅 Release Date: January 30, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. This week, we are diving deep into COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). It’s an umbrella term, a progressive journey, and a diagnosis that requires a proactive roadmap. We’re breaking down why the "exhale" becomes a struggle and ho...

🌬️ S2 Episode 2: The Asthma Blueprint – Pathophysiology and Causes 📅 Release Date: January 20, 2026 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. Following our season premiere on the "Blueprint of Breath," we are moving from general anatomy to our first deep dive into a specific condition. This week, we are unpacking Asthma—a condition that is so much more than just a...

🌬️ S2 Episode 1: The Blueprint of Breath – Healthy Lungs & Hidden Causes of Shortness of Breath 📅 Release Date: January 6, 2026 Welcome to the Season Two premiere of The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast , sponsored by BluZone Health . We are kicking off the new year with a fresh mission: a deep dive into every major pulmonary condition, one episode at a time. Before we tackle the "disrepair," we have...

🚭 Episode 34: Vaping - Separating Vapor from Fact 📅 Release Date: December 31, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast. This week, we tackle vaping. While e-cigarettes started as a harm reduction tool for smokers, the data is raising serious red flags, especially for non-smokers. We separate the myth of "harmless water vapor" from the unsettling facts of what you're actually inhaling....

🚭 Episode 33: The Impacts of Smoking and the Power of Cessation 📅 Release Date: December 30, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. This week, we dedicate our conversation to one of the most critical factors affecting respiratory health: smoking. We explore the devastating damage smoking causes to your lungs and, more importantly, lay out the powerfu...

🧠 Episode 32: Your Worth is Not Defined by Your Lung Capacity 📅 Release Date: December 20, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. This week, we host a special conversation with a guest from Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness / Banyan Integrated Health to tackle the complex emotional toll of breathing issues. We discuss the powerful, two-way connec...

🌬️ Episode 31: Mucus Clearance Therapies: What Works and Why? 📅 Release Date: December 6, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. This week, we zero in on a foundational component of pulmonary health: mucus clearance. For patients with COPD and other chronic lung diseases, effective mucus management is absolutely critical. We'll explain why this proces...

🧘‍♀️ Episode 30: Anxiety, Panic, and Breathlessness 📅 Release Date: November 30, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. This week, we dive into a crucial but often overlooked challenge for pulmonary patients: the vicious cycle of anxiety, panic, and breathlessness (SoB). When fear takes hold, it can make managing your breathing much harder. We'll giv...

🫁 Episode 29: Cooking and Eating with COPD 📅 Release Date: November 20, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. This week, we’re tackling the kitchen! When breathlessness and fatigue are a factor, preparing healthy meals can feel impossible. We’ll show you how to save your energy and eat well for better lung health. 🎙️ Hosted by: Kelly Welton-Lewis |...

🫁 Episode 28: How to Talk to Your Doctor 📅 Release Date: November 6, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. This week, we’re focusing on how to make the most of your medical appointments. Being a prepared and proactive patient is one of the best things you can do to manage your COPD effectively. 🎙️ Hosted by: Kelly Welton-Lewis | Gina Hoots | Amy She...

🫁 Episode 27: Social Life with COPD 📅 Release Date: October 30, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. This week, we’re exploring how to stay socially connected without draining your energy. Living fully with COPD is possible when you balance connection with self-care. 🎙️ Hosted by: Kelly Welton-Lewis | Gina Hoots | Amy Sheldon 💬 What We Cover: Rela...

🫁 Episode 26: How to Handle an Exacerbation 📅 Release Date: October 20, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. This week, we’re tackling a critical topic for anyone living with COPD or other chronic lung diseases—how to recognize and respond to an exacerbation (flare-up). Flare-ups can be scary, but with the right tools and plan, you can act quickly,...

🫁 Episode 25: Hospice Care—Oxygen and Medication 📅 Release Date: October 6, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast , brought to you by BluZone Health. Today’s episode explores a tender and deeply important topic— hospice care for people living with advanced lung disease. We’re diving into how oxygen therapy and medications are used not to prolong life, but to maximize comfort, dignity...

🫁 Episode 24: Breathing Better at Night 📅 Release Date: September 30, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast , brought to you by BluZone Health . If you or a loved one is living with COPD, you know that restful sleep can feel frustratingly out of reach. In this episode, we’re shining a light on the nighttime challenges many people with lung disease face—and offering real-world solutio...

🫁 Episode 23: The Energy Crisis – Managing Fatigue with COPD 📅 Release Date: September 20, 2025 Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast , sponsored by BluZone Health . Fatigue is one of the most common—and often most frustrating—symptoms of COPD. In this episode, we’re diving deep into why so many people with COPD feel constantly drained and what you can do about it. From understanding the...